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(33 articles)Emirates Launches AI-Focused Air Cargo Service for Data Centers
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced a dedicated air cargo product targeting cloud computing companies and AI hardware suppliers, offering priority loading, specialized handling, and real-time shipment mo
Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Booms 17%, But Capacity Crunches Squeeze Rates
Air cargo demand on the trans-Pacific route between Asia and North America grew 17 percent year-over-year in September, marking eight consecutive months of growth and driven in part by AI-related ship
Boeing Secures Order for 767 Freighter Conversions with Icelease
Boeing has secured an order from Icelease to convert a Boeing 767-300 passenger aircraft into a freighter, with options for two additional conversions. The first conversion will enter production in Q1
Air Cargo Capacity Crisis Dominates TIACA Forum Amid Leadership Shift
The International Air Cargo Association's recent Air Cargo Forum in Miami revealed growing capacity constraints as a top concern for industry stakeholders, alongside significant leadership transitions
Air Cargo Faces Structural Capacity Crunch Through 2027
The TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Miami revealed a fundamentally tightening capacity market that defies traditional seasonal patterns. Demand forecasts project 5% or higher growth into 2025, driven primari
Qantas Freight Expands Fleet with A321 Freighters to Boost Capacity
Qantas Freight has received the first of three Airbus A321 converted freighters under its expanded agreement with Australia Post, marking a significant capacity upgrade for Australia's domestic air fr
Global Port Congestion and Cyber Threats Squeeze Supply Chains
Global supply chains face mounting pressure from severe port congestion spanning West Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, compounded by escalating geopolitical conflict restricting air cargo capacity
Saudi air cargo capacity drops 33 percent amid Riyadh airport shutdown
Saudi Arabia's international air cargo capacity has contracted by approximately one-third over a 72-hour period following the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The shutdown, driv
Amazon Expands China Air Freight Services with Two New Offerings
Amazon has introduced two new air freight service offerings from China, representing a strategic expansion of its logistics capabilities on one of the world's most critical supply lanes. This move ref
Saudi Airport Attacks Cut Air Cargo Capacity by 34% Ahead of Peak
Attacks on Saudi Arabian airports this week have triggered immediate capacity constraints in air cargo, with Riyadh's outbound lift falling 34% over 24 hours as airlines suspended services. The disrup
Colombia's Ecommerce Boom Strains Air Cargo Capacity
Colombia is experiencing explosive ecommerce import growth, with airfreight operators reporting 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of weekly inbound cargo. This surge is straining available air cargo capacity and
Central Asia Faces Critical Air Cargo Capacity Shortage
Central Asia is experiencing a significant air cargo capacity shortage that threatens to disrupt regional and international supply chains. The region, which serves as a critical bridge between Europe,
Airbus A350 Freighter Completes First Test Flight, Signals Market Shift
Airbus achieved a major production milestone by completing the inaugural test flight of its A350 widebody freighter aircraft, a development that signals a significant shift in the cargo aviation marke
Mumbai Airport Congestion Disrupts Cargo Operations Through June 2025
India's busiest commercial hub is experiencing a dual capacity crunch as cargo airlines navigate restrictions at Mumbai City Airport (undergoing infrastructure upgrades) and teething troubles at the n
FAA Grants Boeing 777F Emissions Waiver, Easing Air Cargo Crunch
The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to grant Boeing an exemption to produce 35 additional Boeing 777 freighter aircraft beyond the January 1, 2028 international emissions deadline represent
FAA Exempts 777F Freighters From Fuel Rules Until 2031
The FAA's decision to grant Boeing a three-year exemption for the 777F cargo aircraft addresses a critical structural problem in global air freight capacity. By allowing up to 35 aircraft to receive a
Northern Air Cargo Expands Fleet With 737-800 Freighter
Northern Air Cargo has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 freighter, expanding its operational capacity for domestic and regional cargo operations. This fleet addition reflects continued in
K+N Opens New Healthcare Facility in Frankfurt
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has announced a strategic expansion of its Frankfurt operations through the development of a new healthcare-focused logistics facility. This move reflects the growing demand for spe
Schiphol Airport Struggles With Ecommerce Surge, ACN Warns
Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) has publicly escalated concerns about capacity constraints at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, citing exponential growth in ecommerce parcel volumes as the primary driver of ope
DHL Triples Shenzhen Air Cargo Capacity with $205M Investment
DHL's $205 million expansion of its Shenzhen air cargo gateway represents a major infrastructure investment aimed at tripling processing capacity at one of Asia's critical air freight hubs. This devel
DHL Express Triples Shenzhen Air Cargo Capacity
DHL Express has announced a significant expansion of its air cargo handling capabilities at Shenzhen, one of Asia's most critical logistics hubs. By tripling terminal capacity, the logistics giant is
DHL Triples Shenzhen Air Cargo Capacity in $204M Gateway Expansion
DHL Express has completed a transformative $204 million expansion of its Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport hub, marking the company's largest mainland China investment to date. The facility now pr
KLN Launches Europe-Middle East RFS as Air Cargo Capacity Recovers
KLN has launched a new Regular Freight Service (RFS) connecting Europe and the Middle East, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo network during a period of gradual capacity recovery. This de
Lufthansa Cargo's A321 Fleet Grounding Signals Narrowbody Freighter Crisis
Lufthansa Cargo has effectively abandoned its four Airbus A321 converted freighter aircraft that have been grounded for nearly four months, signaling a broader retreat from narrowbody cargo operations
Western Sydney Airport Expands Air Cargo Capacity by 33% for Australia
Western Sydney International Airport has officially commenced cargo operations, marking a structural expansion of Australia's air freight infrastructure. Qantas Freight launched the first commercial a
MSC Orders Boeing 777-8 Cargo Jets to Expand Air Freight
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container shipping operator, has ordered next-generation Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft, marking a strategic expansion into air freight op
DHL Launches Thailand-US Freighter Route to Boost Air Cargo
DHL has established a new dedicated freighter route connecting Thailand and the United States, marking a significant expansion in air cargo infrastructure between Southeast Asia and North America. Thi
FedEx-CMA CGM Deal Signals New Air Cargo Capacity Competition
CMA CGM's $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain represents a significant consolidation in contract logistics, but the strategic detail lies in the complementary air cargo capacity agreements
Amazon, DHL Launch Emergency Air Bridge for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Following devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed over 3,800 people and displaced nearly 2 million, Amazon Air Cargo and DHL have rapidly mobilized their air freight networks to establis
Freighter Capacity Crisis: Airlines Reshape Global Networks Amid Shortages
Airlines are experiencing significant pressure to reallocate freighter capacity across global markets as multiple structural and cyclical forces converge. Geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, r
China Southern Cargo Leases 3 Boeing 777-300 Converted Freighters
China Southern Air Logistics, the cargo division of state-owned China Southern Airlines, has committed to a long-term lease of three Boeing 777-300 Extended Range converted freighters through AerCap,
DHL Raises 2026 Earnings Forecast on Q2 Surge in Pre-Tax Income
DHL Group significantly raised its 2026 earnings forecast to €6.5 billion (vs. €6.2 billion prior guidance) following robust second-quarter results that demonstrated the carrier's ability to capitaliz
Schiphol Airport Cargo Operations Face Immense Pressure
Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's major air cargo hubs, is experiencing significant operational pressure that threatens to constrain cargo throughput and delivery timelines across the continent. The r